Ranker’s Return

h for him to replace the role of the emperor and take care of political matters. Rather, it was a loss to let him remain in that position.

‘It is checkmate…’

John Blake moved his lips several times but eventually failed to say anything. The smile that appeared on the emperor’s face when he saw this was an ecstatic one.

***

Hyeonu received an unbelievable message and hurriedly left the officetel.

‘He’s picked three people?’

The sender of the message was Kang Ujong, the supervisor of Crescent Moon. Hyeonu moved in the cold winter weather because Kang Ujong had picked three reliable players and asked Hyeonu to check them out. He jumped on the couch and asked Kang Ujong, who was leisurely eating sweets, “Supervisor Kang-nim, is that true? Did you really pick three people?”

This was almost at the level of pressing a person for answers, not asking questions.

Kang Ujong glanced at Hyeonu and answered, “It is as I wrote in the message.
Two magicians and one melee class—I picked three like that.” 

Then he immediately concentrated on eating the sweets again.

“Are they kids who have been verified? Their level? Their class? Are they streamers?” Hyeonu urged Kang Ujong for answers without calming down his excitement.

“Sit down first.
Calm your excitement.
Let’s talk in a calm state.” Kang Ujong reached out leisurely and pointed to an empty sofa, regardless of whether he knew Hyeonu’s heart or not.

“Please explain in detail from beginning to end, Supervisor-nim.” Hyeonu lifted the water bottle in front of Kang Ujong and drank it.

Kang Ujong started to explain, “So…
where did I get the three of them…
They came to me.
They want to be professional gamers.”

Hyeonu was insatiable.
“Who are they? Do you know them?”

“It isn’t just me who knows them.
You know them as well.”

Hyeonu heard Kang Ujong’s words and fell into thought. However, he couldn’t remember anyone even when he searched through his memories.

‘Who is it? Three people? None of the people I know go around in a party of three.’

“Are they really people I know?” Hyeonu asked back with wide eyes.

“Of course.
Han Jaeyeol, Kim Jinhwan, and Lee Yeongjin—these three people.
Don’t you know them?”

Hyeonu started to think about the names that Kang Ujong mentioned.
‘Kim Jinhwan, Lee Yeongjin, Han Jaeyeol…
Han Jaeyeol?’

One name was particularly familiar—Han Jaeyeol.

“Isn’t Han Jaeyeol a professional gamer of Big Stars? Now he is a streamer with Crescent Moon…” Hyeonu recited information about Han Jaeyeol, only to stop talking.

After a while, Hyeonu opened his mouth again and asked Kang Ujong a question, “Do they want to challenge being pro gamers again? Three people? Oh, my…”

Hyeonu couldn’t speak any longer.

Kang Ujong smiled at such a Hyeonu.
“Isn’t it good? You’re smiling, right? Isn’t this great luck?”

“Yes, I’m going to die from happiness.
Why do they want to come now?” A smile appeared on Hyeonu’s face.

The streamers from Big Stars. There was no need to mention their skills. They were already verified since they had made their debut as professional gamers. Moreover, it wasn’t necessary to check the cleanliness of their streams. Moon Doyeong would’ve kicked them out first if there was a problem with their streams. He had a terribly harsh requirement for cleanliness when it came to Arena.

“Did you speak to the kids? It is time for them to get closer,” Hyeonu asked.

“What words do I need to say? They originally knew each other except for the new kids.
They became even closer since I left, Coach Gang.
They often eat together.”

“Really? Then I’m glad.
I hope the next training will come quickly.
They should be a bit better than before?”

Kang Ujong scoffed, “What nonsense about being better? Coach Gang will beat them with a wooden sword anyway.
I will hit you with facts.
Their mentality will collapse.
There seems to be no answer even if you fight one against 12.”

Practicing with Hyeonu definitely improved their players’ skills. The problem was that it wasn’t reflected in their practice with Hyeonu. The wall of Hyeonu was so high and sturdy that it was hard to leave a small blemish on it despite their dizzying growth.

“By the way, there are already nine people.
One or two people will be picked through New Moon.
Supervisor-nim, please pick two more people,” Hyeonu said shamelessly while taking away Kang Ujong’s sweets.

“I am speechless.
You only brought one priest as a player…”

“It isn’t just one priest.
The three original players were brought by me.
I also brought Supervisor-nim and Coach Jeong-nim.
I am also still here.
That’s seven.”

Now there was only a fake smile on Hyeonu’s face. There was a degree of shamelessness. At this level, it was almost…

‘A scammer.’

Hyeonu diligently picked up Kang Ujong’s sweets. In the end, the whole bag of snacks was poured into his mouth like he was drinking water.

“By the way, this isn’t a joke.
I’m serious.
There are six people remaining in New Moon.
All of them aren’t much except for one.
If I pick three people…
they may have to play in the league with the mindset that they will always be lying down.” Hyeonu really thought so.

All of them except for Jeong Cheolmin were burdens. The more he watched the streaming videos, the greater he felt this.

“So you want me to find two more people?” Kang Ujong asked back with an outraged expression.

“Please take care of it, Supervisor-nim.
Loyalty, loyalty!” Hyeonu playfully saluted Kang Ujong and passed over the situation.

Kang Ujong could only sigh deeply as he looked at Hyeonu.
‘Resting is nonsense…’